Doctors in Republic of Korea — Page 7

Lee Ji Hyun, MD, is a breast and thyroid surgeon. Dr. Lee is Head of Breast and Thyroid Surgery at Naeun Hospital. Clinical focus includes benign breast disease, breast cancer, and tumor surgery. Additional areas include benign thyroid disease, thyroid cancer, and parathyroid disorders. Skills include Mammotome procedures, axillary node management, and breast and thyroid ultrasound.

Education and training: Yonsei University College of Medicine. Internship and general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. Short-term clinical training at the Affiliated Hospital of the Cancer Research Institute in Japan.

Key roles: Chief of General Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and General Surgery Specialist at Cheil Hospital. Director of the Breast Center and Chief of the Department of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. Chief of General Surgery and Deputy Director of Clinical Services at Cheil Hospital. Outpatient Professor of Surgery at CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University. Chief of General Surgery at Daejeong Hospital.

Lee Sang‑Gu, MD, PhD, is the Honorary Director of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He treats spinal tumors and disorders. His work includes minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical spine conditions, head trauma, and disability and impairment evaluation.

He previously served as Chief of Neurosurgery at Korea Veterans Hospital. He was also Director and Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He is President of the Korean Spinal Cord Society. He is a former president of KOMISS, the Korean Medical Appraisal Society, and the Korean Peripheral Nerve Society. He has served as Executive Director of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, the Korean Neurotraumatology Society, and the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific committee member and a full member of NASS. He earned his MD and PhD from Hanyang University.

Dr. Jeong-Taek Lee is a prominent prosthodontist at S-plant Dental Hospital in Seoul. He holds a Master’s and a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Seoul National University. Dr. Lee previously served as the head of the dental clinic for the ROK Army Information Headquarters.

• Certified by the Korean Academy of Prosthodontics.
• Serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Hallym University Medical Department.
• Acts as a Key Doctor for Astra Tech implants and Osstem AIC training faculty.
• Works at a facility that has performed over 23,000 successful dental implants.

Dr. Hong Seung Hyuk is the Medical Director of G Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in lower body contouring, liposuction, and non-invasive body shaping. Dr. Hong holds a Ph.D. in Medicine from Kyung Hee University. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University College of Medicine.

• Performs Body Jet liposuction and proprietary G-Fat contouring techniques.
• Member of the International Union of Aesthetic Medicine (UIME).
• Member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity.
• Board-certified specialist in geriatric medicine with focus on safe aesthetic outcomes.

Dr. Dae-won Kang is the Medical Director of Bbae Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in liposuction, gynecomastia surgery, and fat grafting. Dr. Kang previously led the Health Promotion Center at the Armed Forces Capital Hospital. He holds a medical degree from Inje University.

• Member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity and Liposuction.
• Treats patients at a KOIHA-accredited clinic in the Gangnam medical district.
• Experienced in revision liposuction for patients needing corrective surgery.
• Member of the Korean Association of Cosmetic Surgeons.

Currently) Director of Moaman Clinic

Former) Director of Gangnam Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

International Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ICCS) specialist

Regular member of the Korean Society of Cosmetic Surgery (KSAS)

Regular member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KACS)

Academic activities

Speaker at the 1st ASACS International Conference

Speaker at the 7th AFAS International Conference and many others

Dr. Sung Bin Jang is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He has trained and worked in both Korea and the United States. He earned his medical degree from Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine. He also holds a bachelor's degree from The University of Chicago.

Dr. Jang has worked as a plastic surgeon at Yonsei Medical Center, Shinchon Severance Hospital, The University of Chicago Hospital, and Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. He is a member of the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons and the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

Dr. Jang is known for his dedication to high standards in patient care. He holds certifications from the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

Dr. Jae Un Lee is a plastic surgeon at Onlif Plastic Surgery Korea in Seoul. He specialized in facial rejuvenation, reconstructive surgery, and burn scar treatment. He holds a medical degree and completed his residency at Konkuk University. Dr. Lee performs procedures at a KOIHA-accredited facility in the Gangnam district.

• Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
• Expert in facelift surgery, forehead lifts, and facial fat transfers.
• Performs specialized reconstructive procedures for complex burn scars.
• Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Kim Dae Young is the Representative Director of MOAMAN Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in hair restoration using techniques like FUE, DHI, and ARTAS robotic transplantation. Dr. Kim is a director of the Korean Society of Hair Transplantation (KSHRS).

• Holds memberships in the International and Asian Societies of Hair Transplantation.
• Performs specialized procedures including beard, eyebrow, and eyelash transplantation.
• Served as a hair transplant surgeon at Kyungpook National University’s dedicated center.
• Practices at MOAMAN Clinic, which holds KOIHA quality accreditation in South Korea.

The doctor is an oncogynecologist with a specialization in laparoscopic operations. With extensive experience in minimally invasive surgical techniques, the doctor has contributed significantly to advancements in the treatment of gynecological cancers. The doctor is recognized for their expertise in performing complex laparoscopic procedures, enhancing patient recovery times and outcomes.

The doctor specializes in root canal treatment and holds a Doctor of Dental Sciences degree from the Faculty of Dentistry at Seoul National University.

Currently, the doctor serves as the director of the Seoul District Dental Committee.

Memberships include the Korean Dental Association, Korean Academy of Dental Therapy, Korean Academy of Endodontology, Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and the American Academy of Endodontology.

Dr. Kim Chang-il is a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is the Director of the Robotic Surgery Center and the Uterine Fibroid Center at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in robotic laparoscopy and uterine and ovarian preservation. He treats severe adenomyosis, large uterine fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, chronic pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, and menopause.

Former roles include Head of OB/GYN at Pohang St. Mary’s Hospital; Deputy Director of Gynecology at Dongtan Jeil Hospital; Head of Gynecology at Geomdan Top Hospital; and Head of OB/GYN at His Medi Hospital.

He is a full member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Korean Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy & Minimally Invasive Surgery, the Korean Society of Endometriosis, the Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology, the Korean Pelvic Nerve Research Society, and the Korean Society of Menopause. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Society of Single-Port Surgery.

Dr. Seo Seung-Il is the Department Head of Family Medicine. He also leads the Health Check-up Center at JIAn Health Screening Center.

He holds a Master’s in Medicine from Chonbuk National University Graduate School. He completed his internship at Jeju National University Hospital. He finished his Family Medicine residency at Boeun Sae-rim Hospital. There, he worked in the Internal Medicine Check-up Center and served as a Family Medicine instructor.

Accreditations: Regular Member, Korean Academy of Family Medicine. Qualified Specialist in Family Medicine Examination (KAFM). Regular Member, Korean Society of Hypertension. Certified Instructor in Hypertension Examination (KSH).

Dr. Lee Chun-Yong is a urologist (MD, PhD). He is Honorary Director at Naeun Hospital and Honorary Professor at Hanyang University. He previously served as Director of Hanyang University Hospital and as Chair Professor and Head of Urology at Hanyang University College of Medicine.

His clinical focus includes urolithiasis (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy), prostate diseases (BPH, cancer, prostatitis), sexual dysfunction, vasectomy, cystitis, urinary incontinence, and voiding disorders.

Key roles and honors include Past and Honorary President of the Korean Endourological Society, Council Member of the International Urological Association, Visiting Scholar at UCLA, and Visiting Professor at the University of Tübingen. He was featured twice on EBS "Medical Experts". He received the Order of Civil Merit (Okjo Medal).

Dr. Cheon Won Seok is the Director of the Department of Gastroenterology at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes gastrointestinal diseases; upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy; polypectomy; ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection); small-bowel capsule endoscopy; digestive disorders; gastric and esophageal cancer; Helicobacter pylori infection; liver diseases; and inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

He graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Kyung Hee Medical Center and his internal medicine residency at Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital. He later served as a Clinical Instructor in Gastroenterology at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine and a life member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is also a board-certified subspecialist in gastrointestinal endoscopy and serves as a medical advisor to KBS, MBC, SBS, JTBC, and MBN.

Dr. Oh Dong Joo is a cardiologist. He specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation.

MD and PhD, Korea University. Professor of Cardiology, Korea University. Cardiology Fellow, Emory University. Clinical Instructor, Cornell University.

Leadership: Chairman, Korean Society of Cardiology. President, Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology. President, Korean Chapter of the ACC. Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Korea University.

Publications: 386 total. 242 SCI-indexed international papers.

Dr. Yang Seyeon is a neurosurgeon specializing in ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma. Dr. Yang is the Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital.

Dr. Yang graduated from The Catholic University and earned a Master of Medicine. Dr. Yang completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at the Catholic Medical Center. Dr. Yang served as a neurosurgery fellow at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital and worked at its Regional Trauma Center. Dr. Yang also served as a dedicated neurosurgery specialist.

Dr. Yang served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Yang also served as Head of Neurosurgery at G‑Sam Hospital.